Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has once again been awarded a five-star hospital rating, signaling the institution’s unwavering commitment to quality patient care. This top distinction has been given by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the eighth consecutive time. This rating situates Cedars-Sinai amongst the top 10% of U.S. hospitals, shining a spotlight on their consistently exceptional patient care.
With a ratings system spanning one to five stars based on 46 quality measurements spread across five categories, the CMS provides patients with a reliable way to compare the quality and performance of hospitals. Exceptional performance in mortality rates tracking patient survival 30 days post-hospitalization for serious medical conditions like heart attacks contributed significantly to Cedars-Sinai’s top rating. The medical center also boasted lower rates of hospital-associated infections, largely due to their concentrated efforts towards preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Additionally, the facility implemented measures to lower the need for readmissions after patients have been discharged by ensuring successful transitions back home especially for older adults who are typically at higher risk for readmission. This involved follow-up phone calls from caregivers from Cedars-Sinai to monitor their health progress and schedule future appointments.
These achievements are a testimony to the tireless efforts of the dedicated Cedars-Sinai healthcare team to uphold the highest standards of patient care, quality, and safety. Their Marina del Rey Hospital has similarly maintained steady improvements in safety and effective care, earning a four-star rating for the second year in a row.
Source: https://www.newswise.com/articles/cedars-sinai-achieves-highest-quality-performance-rating